EnvironmentAmerican River Parkway Cleanup Saturday In SacramentoNovember 13, 2015 | Ed JoyceA popular area along the American River Parkway in Sacramento is the location for a clean-up event Saturday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Snowpack ‘Well Above Normal’ in SierraNovember 12, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe drought update released Thursday shows that recent storms have helped the Sierra snowpack, but did not bring any improvement to California's long-term drought.
EnvironmentMore Snow In Forecast For Sierra NevadaNovember 11, 2015 | Ed JoyceTwo storms have brought snow to the Sierra Nevada so far in November. Another one is forecast to bring more snow Sunday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Ski Areas Opening, Rain, Snow A Good StartNovember 10, 2015 | Ed JoyceWith many Sierra ski resorts opening early and the third storm system in as many weeks on the way to California, November is starting to look more "typical" after four years of drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentPeople Flock To See Sandhill Cranes In LodiNovember 6, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe 19th annual Lodi Sandhill Crane Festival this weekend is expected to bring thousands of visitors to see the stately birds. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentRain Brings Some ‘Drought Relief’ To California, NevadaNovember 5, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe Pacific Storm system brought some slight improvement to drought conditions in California and Nevada last week.
EnvironmentWatering Restricted To One Day A Week In SacramentoNovember 2, 2015 | Ed JoycePeople living in the City of Sacramento are now limited to watering one day a week until March. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSnow A Welcome Sign At Sierra-at-Tahoe Ski AreaOctober 29, 2015 | Ed JoyceSierra-at-Tahoe, on the south shore of Lake Tahoe in Twin Bridges, has received some snow. After four years of drought, Lake Tahoe ski resorts hope it's a sign of a good season to come. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDry Times Continue In California, NevadaOctober 29, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe recent rain has not changed the percentage of drought in California or Nevada according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor update.
EnvironmentDrought Takes Toll On Winter-Run Chinook SalmonOctober 28, 2015 | Ed JoyceAnother year brings a die-off of endangered winter-run Chinook salmon in northern California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.